Studio:
123 Leverington Ave. Studio # 107
Philadelphia, PA 19127
Mailing address: 191 Presidential Blvd. Apt. 410
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
email: perkycohen@comcast.net
telephone: 610-660-0923
weblinks:
www.perkycohen.com
http://www.mcgopa.bizland.com
http://www.artforms.org
http://www.philasculptors.org
Artist’s Statement
Perky Cohen sculpts mostly in wood. The grain
provides a natural warmth to her sensual figures. she likes to portray
human emotions but also enjoys creating abstract forms. Recently, she
started experimenting with reliefs made from the natural wood shavings
accumulated over a period of more than forty years. She began by doing
human forms and then added abstract designs. Using Clay or Hydrocal
allows her to explore the effects of negative spaces and gives her the
opportunity to manipulate forms and make major changes that are not usually
possible in wood.
Resume:
New awards:
Board of director's Leonard Gerson memorial Award from
Greater Norristown Art league
Third Prize for Professional Sculpture from Greater norristown Art League
Phillip Louridas memorial Award from McGOPA 6th Annual Juried Exhibition
Honorable mention from Abington Art Center Annual Juried Show
Carol E. Muskin Sculpture Award from ArtForms Annual Juried Exhibition
Juror's Choice from McGoPA open Juried show
Lois Rapp memorial Award from Greater norristown Art League for excellence
in any medium
Reviews:
Melissa Auman, Ticket, Montgomery Newspapers
melissa Auman, "Your Arts & Entertainment Guide" Montgomery Newspapers
ONLINE
Marisa Mariscotti, "Arts & Culture" Digital City - Arts & culture
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"Tree of Life"
Corylus Contorta on Black Granite
25 1/4 H x 9W x 15 1/2D
"Flight"
Curly Maple on Black Granite
20 H x 101/2 W x 8D
"Contemplation"
Epoxy Resin on Marble
18 H x 9W x 24D
"Torso in Circles"
Mosaic wood Collage on cherry
5 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W x 8"D
"Suzette"
Poplar
22"Hx81/4"Wx13/4"D